He’s yet to name the same starting Xi for consecutive league games this season, so why should today’s Fratton Park game against Bristol Rovers be any different?
Especially when Joe Morrell, Clark Robertson, Denver Hume, Ryan Tunnicliffe and Jayden Reid all swapped the treatment table for the training pitch this week.
They – bar Tunnicliffe, who is edging closer to a Pompey exit – will now give Cowley a welcome selection headache going into the game with Joey Barton’s side.
But who’ll be included, who won’t and who’ll potentially make way from a match-day squad that is yet to taste defeat this season.
We have a look….
9. Ronan Curtis
One of the key positions up for debate. Curtis impressed against Cambridge and really put a shift in. But Michael Jacobs then came off the bench to score a goal to remind us of his capabilities. Despite plenty of speculation about his future. Curtis seems to have the bit between his teeth, which will be necessary against Joey Barton's Rovers. He gets the nod - but only just. Photo: NationalWorld
10. Colby Bishop
Bishop can't have wished for a better start to life at Pompey. Five goals in as many appearances, a fans' favourite with a song already dedicated to him, he's settled in like a duck to water. God bless Bishop! Photo: NationalWorld
11. Joe Pigott
Dane Scarlett has made such an impression in recent games, it's easy to forget about Pigott, who has found himself playing second fiddle to the young Spurs man. His performances haven't been rewarded with a goal yet, though - and that's the only negative against his name at present. Pigott has found the net, and with his composure and link-up play potentially proving crucial against Rovers, he might get the nod. Photo: Nationalworld